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Geminus Head Start - St Mark

3880 Jackson Street, Gary, IN 464083.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
175
open each week
5 days
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About Geminus Head Start - St Mark

Geminus Head Start - St Mark is a licensed child care center in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 175 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
175 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity175 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Geminus Head Start - St Mark

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
175 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#125857
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Background checks 6
  • Supervision and ratios 2

For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Room 110 out of ratio 6 toddlers to 1 Qualified caregiver Room 104 out of ratio 15 3s-5s with 1 Qualified caregiver Room 107 out of ratio 13 3s-5s to 1 Qualified caregiver Room E104 out of ratio 13 3s-5s to 0 Qualified caregivers Room E105 out of ratio 11 3s-5s to 0 Qualified caregivers Room E107 out of ratio 6 infants/toddlers to 0 Qualified caregivers”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      “12 caregivers present with children without fingerprints on file with the division 6 caregivers present with children with expired fingerprints on file with the division”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      “12 caregivers present with children do not have a consent form on file with the division”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026

  4. Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      “At time of visit 2 staff without consents on file with the division (TS,JB).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      “At time of visit, 2 staff present without fingerprints on file with the division. (JB,TS)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024

  7. Mar 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “At time of visit, staff without fingerprints or consent on file with the division, present in classroom. Staff is not counted in ratio and supervision leaving classroom out of ratio. Ratio are 4:1 classroom is 5:1.”
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      “At time of visit, 5 staff present without consents on file with the division. (JS,KD,JB,TS&DJ).”
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      “At time of visit, 4 staff present without fingerprints on file with the division. (JS,JB,TS&DJ).”

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Geminus Head Start - St Mark

Is Geminus Head Start - St Mark licensed?

Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Geminus Head Start - St Mark last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Geminus Head Start - St Mark had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Geminus Head Start - St Mark care for?

175, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Geminus Head Start - St Mark accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Geminus Head Start - St Mark's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Geminus Head Start - St Mark cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 985-6275 to ask.

What is Geminus Head Start - St Mark's phone number?

(219) 985-6275.

Where is Geminus Head Start - St Mark?

3880 Jackson Street, Gary, IN 46408. The nearest other daycare we list is Ambassador Academy, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).